[Remote] Consultant – Distribution Planning Engineer – DER/DG Interconnection & Grid-Mod

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ENTRUST Solutions Group is a community of over 3,000 professionals providing engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries. They are seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead technical efforts in integrating distributed energy resources into utility systems and to mentor junior engineers while collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination
• Evaluate DER impacts (solar, battery storage, EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (transmission, substation, distribution design, automation, etc.) to support integrated planning efforts
• Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions and study reviews
• Contribute to the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables across projects
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• ~5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, etc.)
• Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies (feasibility, system impact, or similar)
• Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with larger or more complex DER studies (e.g. cluster/group studies, 8760 simulations, etc.)
• Familiarity with hosting capacity analysis, grid modernization, or non-wires alternatives (NWA)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience managing or supporting project execution, including scope, schedule, and coordination across teams
• Experience interfacing directly with clients, including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions
• Understanding of project financials, budgets, or resource planning
• Knowledge of protective device coordination settings files or arc flash analysis
• Experience with data analysis or scripting
• Exposure to LoadSEER, forecasting, or long-term planning studies

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and benefits.
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match.
• Career development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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